Meaning & use
defiant
Showing bold resistance or refusal to obey authority, rules, or opposition.
See it in a sentence
The teenager crossed her arms with a defiant look, refusing to apologize.
Despite the ban, defiant protesters continued to gather in the square.
A note on using this word
Defiant often describes both a temporary attitude, like a facial expression, and a sustained pattern of resisting authority.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
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